TY - JOUR T1 - A proud member of a progressive organisation JF - Journal of Soil and Water Conservation SP - 247 LP - 247 VL - 48 IS - 4 AU - Ron Hicks Y1 - 1993/07/01 UR - http://www.jswconline.org/content/48/4/247.abstract N2 - When I sat down to prepare this, my final column for the SWCS View, I struggled for the longest time over the choice of a theme. There is something about a final opportunity-whether it be the last round of golf for the season, the last visit with a friend who is moving, or the last time to express one's views on a topic-that causes one to pause in fear of squandering the chance. As I reflected on the changes that have taken place in SWCS over the past two years and anticipated those that lie ahead, I realized that the most timely theme would be about change in SWCS itself. We have a long and proud history as a stable, somewhat conservative Society that has effectively promoted soil and water conservation. At the same time, we recognize that time stands still for no person or organization, so we must change and adapt. We realize that we face dramatic changes in our global environment, in our work place, and in our personal lives. The only thing that will be constant in the 1990s is change. Our personal lives have been and continue to be significantly affected by technology … ER -